| Family: |
Aphaniidae (Oriental killifishes) |
| Max. size: |
5.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Iran and Iraq. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-15; Anal soft rays: 10-17. Females have fine spotting on the flank. Males have 10-21 bars (Ref. 83325). |
| Biology: |
Mainly herbivorous (Ref. 13530). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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